Graduate Automation Engineer: Robotics & Lean Improvement

Anonymous; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to join the Manufacturing department at the Barnsley site. The role focuses on modernising production through robotics, automation and process optimisation in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will deliver practical improvements on the shop floor, lead automation projects, and collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, quality and innovation in key manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Robotics and Automation or related discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of automation and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with robotics, PLCs and data-driven improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and integration of robotic and automated systems.
• Develop and optimise robot programs and PLC-controlled processes.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and support capital investment decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analysis and Lean methodologies.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

APQP

PFMEA

Project management

CAD

Education

Degree in Robotics and Automation

Engineering degree (related)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Anonymous is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer to join the Manufacturing department at the Barnsley site. The role focuses on modernising production through robotics, automation and process optimisation in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will deliver practical improvements on the shop floor, lead automation projects, and collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, quality and innovation in key manufacturing processes.